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Conservation

Germany launches $1 billion biodiversity fund after world misses targets

Germany launches $1 billion biodiversity fund after world misses targets

The Legacy Landscape Fund aims to mobilise public and private finance to support an ambitious nature protection deal at this October’s Kunming summit

Study identifies 10 regions to target climate adaptation funding

Study identifies 10 regions to target climate adaptation funding

Conservation International study highlights need for adaptation funding to be increased and targetted at specific regions

Peru's cloud forests could be wiped out by 2100

Peru’s cloud forests could be wiped out by 2100

Fragile nature of one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems means it could be obliterated by climate change, study suggests

Hedegaard: Progress in Doha "slow and frustrating"

Hedegaard: Progress in Doha “slow and frustrating”

Climate Live: The latest climate change headlines curated by RTCC, updated daily from 0830-1700 GMT

Poverty and prosperity are the two greatest polluters, says Indian NGO

Poverty and prosperity are the two greatest polluters, says Indian NGO

Manoj Kumar, CEO of the Naandi Foundation in India tells RTCC that conservation efforts must help lift people out of poverty to be successful.

UNEP: Great apes offer yardstick for environmental destruction

UNEP: Great apes offer yardstick for environmental destruction

Douglas Cress from the Great Ape Survival Partnership at UNEP says that the loss of apes is an indicator for the destruction of the natural world, as he urges greater protection.

Pavan Sukhdev: Biodiversity not a luxury for the rich but a necessity for the poor

Pavan Sukhdev: Biodiversity not a luxury for the rich but a necessity for the poor

Pavan Sukhdev calls for the value of biodiversity to the poor to be considered when assessing the economic impact of the loss of nature.

83% of the Madagascan palms, all of which are unique to the country, are under threat (Source: H Beentje/IUCN)

Madagascar close to losing 83% of palm trees in next decade – IUCN

CBD COP11: Warning that vast carbon sink in Madagascar on verge of destruction in 5-10 years unless urgent action taken by international community

Hyderabad biodiversity talks: day 5 diary

Hyderabad biodiversity talks: day 5 diary

CBD COP11: DDT in the air, dying lakes, finance stalemate but progress on 4 main issues

Photo of the Week #33 - How climate change is affecting the mighty Rhino

Photo of the Week #33 – How climate change is affecting the mighty Rhino

Our IUCN photo of the week is of the mighty Rhino – this proud beast is now under threat all around the world – with a rapidly changing habitat a major cause of depleting numbers

Photo of the week #31 – Conservation threats for the world’s smallest sea turtle

Photo of the week #31 – Conservation threats for the world’s smallest sea turtle

This week’s photo of the week, the Olive Ridley turtle faces multiple threats such as poaching and fishing.

Climate Live: Arctic sea ice hits record lows, ecology drone monitor conservation and Al Gore praises Australia's climate action

Climate Live: Arctic sea ice hits record lows, ecology drone monitor conservation and Al Gore praises Australia’s climate action

Today’s top headlines including Arctic sea ice hitting record lows, ecology drones monitoring conservation and Al Gore’s praise for Australia’s climate action.

Photo of the week #30 - Deforestation and the Amazon's blue-headed Parrot

Photo of the week #30 – Deforestation and the Amazon’s blue-headed Parrot

The Amazon’s blue-headed Parrot is becoming increasingly vulnerable to deforestation across central and southern America.

Photo of the week #27: Jaguars under threat

Photo of the week #27: Jaguars under threat

This week’s photo of the week takes a look at the leopard species, which may not always be with us in a changing climate.

Rio+20 Business Focus: Preserving natural water springs with Brazil's Oasis Project

Rio+20 Business Focus: Preserving natural water springs with Brazil’s Oasis Project

The Fundação Grupo Boticário explains how the Oasis Project in Brazil offer payment for property owners who conserve natural water springs for public consumption.

Climate change doubles the cost of conservation

Climate change doubles the cost of conservation

Work to protect ecosystems, endangered species and ensure clean air and water made more difficult and expensive by climate threats.

Oscars weekend: Five green movies not to miss...and one you should

Oscars weekend: Five green movies not to miss…and one you should

To mark the Academy Awards, RTCC looks at some of the best environmental films on offer…and one not so good.

Sceptics, prove climate change isn’t real and win a gun

Sceptics, prove climate change isn’t real and win a gun

A US conservationist has said he will donate his prized shotgun to anyone that can prove to him that global warming does not exist.

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